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Sometimes the best thing you can do for your productivity is to just stop working for a bit. Last week, Chris and I decided to go out and enjoy Central Park and the beautiful weather we’ve been having in NYC, … Continue reading →

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Photographers, myself included, can sometimes fall into the “cobbler’s children have no shoes” trap. I take SO MANY photos, but I often don’t have photos of myself. I have hundreds upon hundreds of photos of Chris, but up until our engagement and … Continue reading →

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People filter in and out of your life over time, but there are some who make an impact so big, they really never leave. Almost seven years ago, I met such a person. As a freshman at Ohio University, I … Continue reading →

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In the last year, this business has undergone a major transformation. Sarah Hoppes Photography is no longer made up of just me, Sarah Hoppes. It’s turned into a partnership, with the help of my incredibly talented husband, Chris Rizzo. Chris is … Continue reading →

I don’t know that I believe in New Year’s Resolutions. I tend to be a perfectionist to a fault at times, and resolutions seem like a real trap for those of us who can fall prey to “all or nothing” … Continue reading →

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2012 was a crazy, amazing year. I went from working full-time as a studio manager to working full-time on my photography, and on the comic books we’re making at Dark Ink Pictures. I joined a community of amazing people at … Continue reading →

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This is not a sponsored post in any way, but I just wanted to share how amazing Savoy Bakery in East Harlem is. Truly, phenomenally, deliciously amazing. They are right between our apartment and the subway, which means Chris and … Continue reading →

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I’d like to wish my wonderful mother a very happy, wonderful, relaxing mother’s day at home. I’d also like to wish Elaine, my soon-to-be mother-in-law, a fantastic day. Both of these women are kind, wise, and compassionate, and I’m lucky … Continue reading →

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After seeing the news that Amendment One passed in North Carolina, I was very upset today about the state of our society and the amount of hate spewed in the name of religion and morality. If you aren’t familiar with … Continue reading →